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But David went right ahead and captured the fortress of Zion, known ever since as the City of David.
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That day David said, "To get the best of these Jebusites, one must target the water system, not to mention this so-called lame and blind bunch that David hates." (In fact, he was so sick and tired of it, people coined the expression, "No lame and blind allowed in the palace.")
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David made the fortress city his home and named it "City of David." He developed the city from the outside terraces inward.
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David proceeded with a longer stride, a larger embrace since the God-of-the-Angel-Armies was with him.
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It was at this time that Hiram, king of Tyre, sent messengers to David, along with timbers of cedar. He also sent carpenters and masons to build a house for David.
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David took this as a sign that God had confirmed him as king of Israel, giving his kingship world prominence for the sake of Israel, his people.
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David took on more concubines and wives from Jerusalem after he left Hebron. And more sons and daughters were born to him.
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These are the names of those born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon,
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Ibhar, Elishua, Nepheg, Japhia,
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Elishama, Eliada, Eliphelet.
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When the Philistines got word that David had been made king over all Israel, they came on the hunt for him. David heard of it and went down to the stronghold.